Marriage Story...WOW!

[Domer90]

I was ready to cancel my Netflix subscription when I saw the release of Marriage Story. I was intrigued because my husband and I used to do pre-Cana when marriage rates were higher. I also wanted to see a grown-up Scarlett Johansson. (I did not know that Adam Driver was from the Star Wars movies, unlike my husband and son), although I was excited to see he grew up very close to where I went to college (I didn’t detect an midwestern accent either).

This movie was wonderfully done in depicting how ugly divorce can be (as I have sadly experienced from several friends and/or former classmates of my son),

I watched it twice—once alone and once with my husband. My life has been very stress-filled, and watching it alone allowed me to appreciate the rock my husband has been throughout my son’s cancer and my dad’s failing mind. I have him the biggest hug and apology for the times I projected anger onto him. I even told my therapist what a difference it made.

I hope couples can watch this alone and together and really talk about it…whether you are engaged, happily married or on the brink of divorce. While I didn’t like some of word choices, I saw myself in each of the main characters. I am not going to say anything else. Even if you join Netflix and quit it after the trial period, the hassle is worth it. I don’t often say that about movies. But I am about to watch it again.

God bless.

 

[Mrchatsworth]

I saw it and had the opposite reaction. I was absolutely disgusted by it. I turned it off and read the rest in the internet. What a horridly depressing movie. I would not recommend it for any sort of value.

 

[Domer90]

I agree! Terribly depressing. I hope it makes couple think about how terrible divorce can be, especially when children are involved.

 

[AdamP88]

I watched it with my wife. We enjoyed the acting and I agree that it’s depiction of divorce is quite good. I did feel very unsatisfied with the ending though. It was a bit abrupt.

Adam Driver was excellent. I’m not a massive fan of Johansson but she played the role well.

 

[Domer90]

I agree that it was a bit abrupt. I remembered Johansson for The Horse Whisperer, so I was really curious about how she was now. I liked Driver, despite my not knowing his previous roles.

Yes, it is not a feel good movie like some of my favorites made by Julia Roberts, but it was captivating. My husband said, “I don’t want to watch Kramer vs Kramer now.” I only showed him a clip to see if he recognized the little boy (who later starred in 16 Candles). In this day and age we need strong families. The evil one wants to destroy them.